Tinnitus sufferers – what have you done that has helped you reduce it and has anyone cured it?

3 Comments

1. Eric says:

   November 24, 2009 at 7:20 am

   Hello,

   There is hardly a cure for tinnitus in conventional medicines.

   Yes, there exist some natural alternatives.

   Tinnitus herbal remedies can be used to support all body systems involved in helping the ear to perform its tasks of clear hearing and balance, as well as the circulatory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.

   Some of the most common herbs used are

   • Ginkgo Biloba is excellent for a number of cerebral and circulatory disorders. It is probably the most widely-used herb for tinnitus and many sufferers swear by this natural ingredient.
   • Rosemary dilates and strengthens blood vessels and is an excellent circulation tonic. Rosemary is particularly useful for tinnitus that is caused or worsened by high blood pressure and other circulatory conditions.
   • Avena Sativa is effective in reducing high cholesterol levels which can contribute to circulatory problems which cause tinnitus.
   • Wild Hyssop s also useful in reducing pain and inflammation.
   • Salicylic Ac. is indicated for tinnitus with loud roaring or ringing sounds, which may be accompanied by deafness or vertigo. This remedy is particularly useful in people whose symptoms began with a bout of flu, Meniere’s disease or long-term use of aspirin.

   Other things you can do include a diet rich in vitamin B12, zinc, as they help in tinnitus in their own ways. Avoid saturated foods, check your smoking and off course – destress yourself.

   Hope all this helps

   Good Luck!
2. Texperson says:

   November 24, 2009 at 7:20 am

   Many meds can cause it, so I’d check that first. If you are over 50, sometimes it’s just hearing slowly fading, and the tinnitus is symptom #1.

   I don’t know of anything that works other than stopping a given med if it is the problem and switching to something else without that side effect.
3. zacharychee says:

   November 24, 2009 at 7:20 am

   I think it is a matter of testing the treatments with minimal risks.

   Different methods of treatments work differently on different people. Some is good with masker, some is good with herbal treatment and some is good with audio therapy.

   Consult your doctor and see what works best for you and hope this helps.